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.Knowing about it was one thing, but seeing it would bequite another and that was one thing Marc had specifically mentioned duringtheir talk.He had enough respect for his friend to try to honor his wishes,though it sure would be easier if Jonah was a little less hard to resist.The song changed to one Laurie recognized and Jonah turned toward him, facealight with excitement. Wanna dance? Laurie shook his head sheepishly. I don t dance. Too bad. Jonah stood when his brother arrived sans the blonde from before.He snagged one of the beers from Marc s hand and drained it with a speed thathad even Laurie blinking.He handed the empty bottle back and grinned. Thanks. You re welcome. Marc laughed and dropped onto the log beside Laurie.Hehanded Laurie one of the beer bottles and tossed the one Jonah had finishedbehind them. You re not going with him? he asked in a casual tone as Jonahdisappeared into the crowd of writhing bodies just outside the sitting area thatsurrounded the bonfire.Laurie shrugged. Let him do his thing.You know I can t dance worth a damn. Marc snorted. True. What about you and that blonde? Marc took a long pull from his bottle and gave an appreciative sigh. Oh, I ll beseeing her later. That time Laurie snorted. I m sure you will. ****Jonah had no idea how long he d been dancing.Song after song passed by in ablur.He sucked down another couple of beers and grooved with anyone whohappened to be nearby.Male, female, it didn t matter.He loved to dance andhe was going to live it up while he had the chance.At that moment his partnerwas a guy with inky black hair and a multitude of piercings.His eyes were wildand Jonah knew he had to be on something, but Jonah didn t mind until theguy crowded him and pressed something to his lips.Jonah jerked back and shook his head. No. Come on, baby. The guy lifted his hand again. It s just a sugar cube. I said no. Don t be like that.It ll make you feel really You heard him, Rick. Jonah stilled at the familiar voice.Travis stepped up beside him and suddenly Rick was all apologies.The guy took off through a gap in the crowd and Jonahturned to face Travis.He hadn t seen much of him since the incident withLaurie at Beckett s.Travis still popped into the shop occasionally, but he didn tlinger as he had before and he wasn t anywhere near as flirty.Right then,though, his arrogant smirk was at its highest wattage.He looked good; Jonahcouldn t deny it.Even in his grease-covered mechanic coveralls, Travis was stillgorgeous.Out of them and wearing a clingy T-shirt and even clingier jeans, hewas downright devastating.Jonah crossed his arms across his chest, appreciative of Travis s looks, but notaffected by them as he might have been before. Hey, Trav. Jonah.Long time no talk. Yeah. Travis made a production of glancing around. Who are you here with? Marc and Laurie. Ah. Travis s smile twisted with amusement. You up for a walk? Jonah bit his lip.He had no real interest in taking a walk with Travis, and hedidn t think Laurie would like it if he did.But he was still wondering what thedeal was between Travis and Laurie, and there would be no better source than the proverbial horse himself.Finally, he shrugged. Sure. Travis inclined his head. Follow me. Jonah obeyed, trailing behind as Travis wove his way around the dancingcouples and the other people who appeared to be doing some approximationthat consisted mainly of uncoordinated flailing and jumping.They moved deeper into the woods, away from the light of the bonfire.Travisstopped when it was just bright enough for them to make out each other sfeatures in the near-darkness.Jonah leaned back against one of the trees, the roughness of the bark digginginto his skin through the thin material of his shirt. Since we re not walkinganymore, I assume you have something to say. More like do, Travis murmured.He approached until he was close enough forJonah to feel his body heat. I seem to recall making you an offer the otherweek.I m still up for it if you are. Jonah clucked his tongue and gave Travis a considering look. Well, as I wasabout to tell you that day before we got interrupted, I m not interested. Travis shifted a bit closer. Oh, really? Not at all, Jonah said, keeping his eyes on Travis s. But what I am interestedin is why Laurie seems to hate you. Yeah, he does, doesn t he? Mmm-hmm.And what s the story there? Travis shrugged and dragged one long finger down the center of Jonah s chest
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